Tender

Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore" project, which focuses on environmental services within the UKD74 region. This tender seeks a specialist contractor to remove abandoned boats and trailers from Heswall Foreshore, a site of special scientific interest. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 16 February 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically through the Proactis platform, known as The Chest, using reference code DN804120.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and marine services due to its focus on ship and boat removal within a delicate ecological site. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the contract's suitability provisions. With a competitive criterion weighting favouring quality over price (60% to 40%), companies with comprehensive strategies for ecological preservation and expertise in marine environments stand a strong chance of success. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 31 March 2026 and conclude by 16 May 2026, providing a succinct timeframe for service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore

Notice Description

Project to remove abandoned boats from Heswall Foreshore. The next phase is to actually see the tender put in place for a specialist contractor to remove identified abandoned boats and trailers. Heswall Foreshore is a legally protected SSSI RAMSAR site and the Local Authority has a legal obligation to protect and prevent potential damage which could occur should abandoned boats continue to deteriorate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007035-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£152,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 16 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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